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English in Action!
www.impactenglish.com.au
Melbourne, Australia
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Welcome message from our Principal International communication - we just love it!
great future through improved English language skills.
What a blast it is to see Impact students improving their skills in English every day.
It is wonderful to feel that we have an impact on students’ lives, and in turn, they play an important part in ours. We especially enjoy assisting our students towards success in beginning their studies at university, finding new jobs, or setting off on new adventures around the world.
With the English Only policy, our students from over 25 countries quickly make friends from around the world and improve their English even faster than usual, and it is a thrill to meet so many people from so many different cultures and backgrounds. The dynamic atmosphere is generated by students who are passionate to reach their full potential and to secure a
My best wishes to all our students past, present and future. Hope to see you soon at Impact.
Chris Burge ss Transportation Melbourne’s public transport system is convenient to the college and provides easy access to all areas around Melbourne.
Location Impact English College is located in the heart of Melbourne, only minutes from the new Southern Cross Station with its award-winning architectural design, Etihad Stadium, home to major sporting and cultural events, the Eureka Skydeck,
with magnificent views of Melbourne, the newly developed Docklands area, Spencer Street Fashion Station with its chic fashion stores, the Yarra River, and a multitude of cafes, trendy bars and restaurants, galleries and museums.
Why Impact? Points of difference: • Smaller classes with an average of 12 and a maximum of 15 students • Nationally Accredited Courses (NEAS and CRICOS Registered) • Strict English Only Policy • Practical and real-life English learning programs • Continuous assessment • Qualified and experienced teachers who are committed to your improvement • On-going professional development program for teachers and staff 2 Impact English College
• A wide range of courses • Excellent nationality mix • Individual academic and personal counselling with multilingual support • Free classes and study help to optimise your learning experience • Fully equipped kitchen and student lounge areas • Impresso Café: Our very own cafe for students and staff to take a break • Library, wireless internet connection and online resources for students • Student surveys every 3 months
Impact Course Structure Weeks >
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10
Elementary
15
20
Pre Intermediate
25
30
Intermediate
35
45
40
Upper Intermediate
50
Advanced
General English IELTS/Further Studies Barista/Café English English for Bartending Business English FCE TESOL/TKT
*Progress will depend on the individual student and promotion to the next level is not guaranteed simply on number of weeks studied.
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*Acceptance and placement into all courses will depend on entry test or level check results. *The minimum age requirement for all students of Impact English College is 18 years of age.
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ENGLISH ONLY ZONE
Minimum enrolment:
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• General English: 2 weeks • IELTS/Further Study Preparation: 5 weeks • Business English: 5 weeks • English Skills for TESOL/TKT: 10 weeks • FCE/ CAE: 10-12 weeks • Barista/Café English: 5 weeks • English for Bartending: 5 weeks
Assessment Methods:
English ONLY Policy
Students are assessed on most or all of the following: regular class tests, written assignments including essays and reports, oral and written presentations of tasks, homework exercises and class participation.
All students must only speak English in the college at all times. Students who break this rule before or during class hours will be dismissed from class for the remainder of the day. Students who break this rule after class hours will not be allowed to attend class the following day.
School Hours: Open Monday – Friday from 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM Class Contact Hours: 20 hours per week
Please remember this even when you are in the stairwell, toilet or talking on the phone. If a student has a problem and needs assistance in their native language, they may request the services of an Impact staff member or translator. www.impactenglish.com.au 3
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Courses Offered General English Elementary to Advanced Study period: 2 – 50 weeks Covers a wide variety of topics and situations to assist you in your everyday life. Focuses on real and practical usage. A course for those who really want to communicate. Professional teachers are keen to know what you want to learn and to assist you with what you need to focus on for maximum impact on your learning. Level completion: 10 weeks Minimum enrolment: 2 weeks
General English Sample Timetable Monday 75 minutes 8.50am 10.05am
Tuesday
General Warmer Homework check Lead-in Speaking Catch me if you can Reading/Listening Vocabulary/Speaking Phrasal verbs
General Warmer Homework check Grammar: modals of obligation & prohibitation Pronunciation/stress Speaking
Grammar: question tags Running dictation Communicative activity using the above with magazine pictures
Writing: letters & emails Formal/informal Inviting/accepting/ refusing
Getting rich quick Speaking Vocabulary - qualities Listening
Excursion Australian Stock Exchange Worksheet completion, vocabulary extension, discussion stimuli, cultural experience
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
General Warmer Homework check Discussion on yesterday’s excursion Stock exchange - how to get rich
General Warmer Homework check Create and present an advertisement
General Warmer Homework check Test and correction
Vocabulary: confusing words
Students’ choice Topic/study point decided by students earlier in the week
Communication What a waste Speaking skills
Progress test Film bank - ‘From Rags to Riches’
Break 75 minutes 10.15am 11.30am
Spend more Reading & speaking Vocabulary - opposites Pronunciation, speaking
Break 90 minutes 11.45am 1.15pm
Grammar: First conditional with ‘if/when/unless/as soon as’
*Sample times only, subject to change (times may vary by 15-30 minutes depending on the class). * All Elementary General English classes are in the afternoon.
“I was studying at a few English Language Schools in Australia before, and Impact is by far the best one. It offers many advantages: it is located in the city, it has clean, bright and comfortable facilities as well as big classrooms, friendly and experienced teachers, efficient staff, computers with free internet access, and finally, free activities during the week and daytrips at the weekend. Impact also has an Englishonly-policy where students from every country can speak only English in the college. That means there is more chance of mixing with all students regardless of nationality. I made many good friends from all continents. I was especially impressed that every single staff member knows you by name, and this creates a very familiar and comfortable atmosphere to study in!” 4
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Business English Upper Intermediate to Advanced Study period: 5 – 30 weeks
IELTS/Further Studies Preparation Intermediate to Advanced Study period: 5 – 30 weeks Focus on preparation for IELTS (International English Language Testing System). IELTS-specific skills to help you gain the best possible score to enter certificate, diploma or degree level courses, skills to assist in further education and continued development of essential communication skills. IELTS Academic and General streams are covered in this course.
A course to assist you in preparing for life in the world of business, or perhaps for further studies in a business- related course at university or college level. The course incorporates some practice for both the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) and Test Of English for International Communication (TOEIC®), although these exams are not part of the course. Level completion: 10 weeks Minimum enrolment: 5 weeks
Level completion: 10 weeks Minimum enrolment: 5 weeks
IELTS/Further Studies Preparation Sample Timetable Monday
Tuesday
Short spelling quiz Error correction Reading Part 1: Skills
1min Debates Reading Exam with answers explained
2.45pm 4.00pm
Vocab: The Environment Listening to a lecture: Identifying key points
Listening/Note-taking Video: notes collaborative exchange (article writing)
4.15pm 5.45pm
Writing: Creating advertising material Peer error correction Speaking: IELTS Part 2
Grammar: Conditionals Excursion: City Library Orientation and research tasks
Write a tourist brochure for your home town
Grammar consolidation
1.20pm 2.35pm
Wednesday Join In When You Can (Conversation challenge) Vocab: Linking words
Thursday
Friday
6 x 1min Topics: Speaking Storm Error correction Report Writing: Structure
Prefix Board Race Vocab: Hobbies Newspaper skim Reading & discussion
Grammar: Relative Clauses Speaking: IELTS Part 3 – Giving reasons
Listening Exam with answers explained Speaking: Fluency focus
Speaking: IELTS Part 3 Reading IELTS Part 3: Reading for Gist Making questions for a Report
Speaking Exam with teacher feedback Vocab: Prefixes Report Writing in groups
Writing Part 2: Argument structure Review of week’s grammar and vocab
Surveying 15 people
Vocab: Review of the week
Writing Part 2: Preparing report presentation
Break Linking vocab: Causes & Results Half IELTS Writing Exam
Break
Homework
*Sample times only, subject to change (times may vary by 15-30 minutes depending on the class).
“The Business English course helps us understand how to communicate in English at work. The course is very practical and our teachers are very experienced and have great knowledge about the corporate world.” - Thiago, Brazil “Everyday we learn about specific situations that happen only in the business field. We learn about presentations, conversation and telephone skills and everything that is related to business. My favourite activity was an excursion, where we visited a beer factory to discover how they run the company and later, we discussed what we learned in class.” www.impactenglish.com.au 5
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Barista/Café English Intermediate/Upper Intermediate Study period: 5 weeks Improve your English skills for the successful completion of the William Angliss TAFE Coffee Academy Barista Course and to assist you to get work in the cafe and hospitality industry. Includes 11.5 hours of coffee training and additional practice and work placement at William Angliss TAFE Bakehouse and at Impact’s Café Impresso. TAFE certificate on successful completion of the course. Closed classes, maximum 15 students Minimum enrolment 5 weeks
English for Bartending Intermediate/Upper Intermediate Study period: 5 weeks English skills for the Australian Bartender’s Guild Certificate, the Victorian Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate, and the Australian National RSA Certificate. Improve your job prospects in the hospitality industry. Take part in industry excursions. Learn the language of wine. Includes 1 full week at the Victorian Bar School completing professional industry training including cocktail mixing and bar service. Closed classes, maximum 15 students Minimum enrolment 5 weeks
Barista/Café English Sample Timetable Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Introduction to coffee The espresso machine
Coffee Roasting Describing food
Cooking vocabulary Quantifiers/amounts
Preparing the work area Safety & hygiene
Coffee shop visit Meet the Barista
Utensils Menus
Extracting the perfect espresso
The grinder Dosing & tamping
Taking food orders Dealing with requests AM: ABC of Espresso
Texturing the milk The espresso menu
Week 3 1.20-5.45pm
Making the perfect espresso AM: Advanced Barista 1
Cleaning & maintenance
Visit Jasper Coffee Workplace Hygiene Roasting Factory Milk texturing AM: Advanced Barista 2
Recommending Describing food
Week 4 1.20-5.45pm
Coffee buying & tasting AM*
The espresso menu
Workplace hygiene Assessment AM: Practice Session
Coffee art
AM*
Coffee shop assignment AM*
Week 5 1.20-5.45pm
Finding jobs Coffee skills review AM: Work experience
Application forms CV writing AM*
Interviews Role plays AM: Work experience
Fair pay & tax Coffee skills review AM*
Course quiz Graduation AM*
Week 1 1.20-5.45pm Week 2 1.20-5.25pm
AM*
*Conducted by and at the William Angliss TAFE Coffee Academy *Work experience at the William Angliss Bakehouse, arranged by the Coffee Academy *Students can apply for work experience at Impact’s Cafe Impresso
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“When I first started, I found this course very challenging. There were so many new words I’d never heard before and they were special words specific to the coffee-making industry. But I found that I became familiar with all those words and as the weeks went by, it became easier and easier. When I first went to my coffee training at William Angliss, I was very excited and I had a great time! There are a lot of opportunities to practice as well as learn about coffee making. I enjoyed work experience as I could talk to real customers and experience the real atmosphere of a coffee shop. Thanks to this course, I am now working at a local café and enjoying making coffee!”
Cambridge First Certificate in English Exam Preparation Upper Intermediate Study period: 10 – 12 weeks A challenging and highly rewarding course. Understand the main ideas within complex reading pieces. Quickly identify answers to questions concerning the detail of articles. Give opinions on a wide range of topics and discuss naturally, giving reasons and ideas. Confidently produce clear and organised pieces of writing in an appropriate form. Communicate with confidence. Closed classes, maximum 12 students Minimum enrolment: 10 weeks (Jan), 11 weeks (Jun), 12 weeks (Mar & Sept)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Exam Preparation Advanced Study period: 10 – 12 weeks The next step up from FCE - and it is a big step. Show employers and universities real proof of an Advanced+ level. Ability to follow university level academic courses. Develop communication skills to be comfortable in professional situations. Read and write on a wide range of topics and in many styles. Advanced+ skills to take on any situation with confidence. Closed classes, maximum 12 students Minimum enrolment: 10 weeks (Jan), 11 weeks (Jun), 12 weeks (Mar & Sept)
English Skills for TESOL/TKT Completion of Upper Intermediate or higher Study period: 10 weeks A 10-week course in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages which includes the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test for those wanting to gain skills in teaching English. Improve your English skills while learning the language of English Teaching, the methodology and practical application of it. Gain real teaching experience and insights into the exciting field of teaching
Closed classes, maximum 12 students Minimum enrolment: 10 weeks
FCE Sample Timetable Monday 1.20pm 2.50pm
Tuesday
Warmer: Sports vocab Reading: Part 1 Multiple choice Follow-up: vocab/ discussion
Time conjunctions: analysis & practice Grammar worksheet homework check
Speaking & vocab: Extreme sports and challenges
Writing: Story: Question analysis Planning Language & content
Language development 1 Narrative tenses: review & practice
Speaking: Part 3 Sports vocab Understanding the task/listening to an example
Weekly vocab & grammar worksheet: Time expressions
Writing a story: Paper 2 Part 2
Wednesday Listening Part 3 Task strategy Multiple matching
Thursday
Friday
Grammar homework check Pronunciation: connected speech
Use of English Part 4 Transformations Review strategy Practice/ analyse task
Use of English Part 1 Multiple choice cloze Review strategy Collocations
Vocab homework check Speaking: presentation to groups
Language development 2 Quantity & determiners Review & practice
Vocab Confusing adjectives Analysis Practice
Vocab and grammar review
Grammar: countable and uncountable nouns
Vocab: word formation adjectives
Exam practice: Practice Test 2 Reading
Break 3.05pm 4.20pm
Vocab: Idiomatic expressions Discussion
Break 4.30pm 5.45pm
Homework
*Sample times only, subject to change (times may vary by 15-30 minutes depending on the class).
“The teachers are very attentive and charismatic. The course is difficult, but at the same time our English skills progress rapidly. I like this course because it covers everything: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The class is small so we can ask more questions and talk more with the teacher. Also, the class runs well because everyone has the same level of English, which facilitates communication between students. I like the fact that we have two breaks instead of one, as this way we do not get too tired and we can learn more.” www.impactenglish.com.au 7
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Impact Pathways Impact’s direct pathways provide students with some wonderful opportunities to study with leading education providers in Melbourne. Satisfactory completion of 10 weeks in an Impact Upper Intermediate level class will enable you to enter Certificate and Diploma courses at our pathway institutions without worrying about an IELTS score. Degree courses require satisfactory completion of Advanced level.
Study Period
STEP 1
Study English at Impact.
STEP 2
Meet the pathway institution’s entry requirement.
STEP 3
Enjoy your further study in Melbourne!
General English Upper Inter
IELTS/ Further Studies Upper Inter
IELTS/ Further Studies Advanced
Business ss English Upper Inter
FCE C Completion
10 weeks
10 weeks
10 weeks
10 weeks
10 /12 weeks
CAE Completion
10 /12 weeks
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CRICOS: 00184J
CRICOS: 01534F
*Excludes nursing course
CRICOS: 00012G
CRICOS: 01218G
CRICOS: 02887F
CRICOS: 01590J
CRICOS: 00724G
CRICOS: 00723J
CRICOS: 02047B
CRICOS: 02047B
CRICOS: 01505M
Certificate & Diploma courses requiring IELTS 5.5
Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor & Masters Degree requiring IELTS 6.0
Academic Counselling Students receive ongoing feedback on their academic progress from their teachers. Student services and the Administrative staff are also available at all times to address students’ needs and concerns. Student/teacher interviews are every 5 weeks, Test and Progress Reports are issued every 10 weeks.
Personal Counselling Our counsellor maintains an opendoor policy for students. Confidential counselling and guidance on personal, health and other issues is available as 8
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well as assistance with visa applications and processes.
Orientation Program On the first day of your program, please come to Impact English College to begin your orientation. It is important to bring your passport, two passport size photos and current Australian address – even if it is only temporary. The program includes specific information on study skills, college services & facilities, student responsibilities and shopping & recreational activities.
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Monday AM
No activity
PM Conversation Class 2.00-3.00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Elementary Extra or Pronunciation Class 11.30-12.30
Grammar Class
Conversation Class or Study Help 11.30-12.30
Singlish or TOEIC Practice or Study Help 11.30-12.30
Singlish or Study Help 2.00-3.00
Study Help or Special Activity 2.00-3.00
Pronunciation Class 2.00-3.00
11.30-12.30 Explorer Club 2.00-4.00
Friday
*Subject to change.
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Impact runs free classes and exciting social clubs in the morning and afternoon. Most of the activities are arranged by Impact teachers. Conversation Class - Put your English skills into practice. Pronunciation Class - Get your tongue around English pronunciation. Singlish Class - Great singing and listening practice with students from all classes. What better way to practice than “singing-English”? Study Help - Our team of qualified teachers will be available at the Impact Library at appointed times to help you with your questions. Grammar Extra - Improve your accuracy and understanding of grammar. Elementary Extra - Even more practice on all the basics of English. Explorer Club - Visit Melbourne’s museums, galleries and sports centres. This activity may incur a small cost. Job Pack - Upon request, an information pack regarding resume preparation, job interview language & techniques, customer service, Australian workplace routines, regulations & travel information is available. Students can also get assistance with tax file number applications and opening an Australian bank account.
Weekend tours around Victoria are also available. www.impactenglish.com.au 9
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Impact Facilities
staff can answer Very friendly reception how big or small. all questions no matter
Clean, modern, comfortable, bi g classrooms.
Classrooms
Reception Area The latest computing resources with free internet and email access as well as books for borrowing for study purposes.
Impact Library
aves, Eating areas all have microw es and chin ma g din ven , refrigerators es. washing faciliti
Kitchen Facilities
Spacious student loung e with PCs and wirele ss internet access.
Café Impresso
Student L ounge
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Impact’s very ow n café! Get fantastic, chea p coffee made to order from hig hly trained Barista studen ts.
Accommodation Information Homestay The Homestay Program is administered through Familystay Australia along with the support of the Student Services Officer at Impact English College. Together they are able to match you with a suitable family. Our Homestay Program staff are friendly, approachable and eager to provide counselling and follow-up support if you have any problems, concerns or questions. Placement fee Minimum booking Weekly payment Meals included Location Termination
$180 4 weeks Single $250/week Double $460/week Mostly self-served breakfast and lunch plus cooked dinner Zone 1 (average travel time is 40 minutes) 2 weeks notice in advance
Student Residence Impact English College can arrange an apartment type student residence. This student residence has a gymnasium, a swimming pool, cafes, common kitchens (kitchen utensils are not supplied) and coin laundries. The room is studio style and has remote control TV, study desk, lamp, chair, microwave, fridge, air conditioning, telephone and internet access (additional charges apply).
*All fees subject to change.
Placement fee Minimum booking Weekly payment Meals included Location Deposit
$180 5 weeks Single (12 sqm) $250/week Double (20 sqm) $310/week No meals are included 50 minutes by shuttle bus (free) or tram $450 payable upon arrival (returned if no damage to the room is made)
Other Information Airport Pick-up Service If you choose the airport arrival service, you will be met when you arrive at Melbourne Airport and be taken to your accommodation. This service is available at any time of the day or night.
Medical Insurance All students are required to have valid medical insurance while studying at Impact. If you are on a student visa, this will be added to your registration. If you are coming on any other visa you should purchase insurance before leaving home.
Other costs Melbourne is a reasonably priced city providing good quality affordable living and abundant accommodation. As a guide,
you will need a minimum of $18,000 (excluding tuition) per year to cover accommodation, food, transport, books, clothing, entertainment, health services and other expenses.
How much money should I bring? The amount of money you bring with you is a personal decision. However, you must make sure you have enough funds to cover your bond/rent and moving expenses for your accommodation on your arrival. An initial cost of roughly AUD$3000 is needed to cover rental bonds and furniture. You should also have money to cover temporary accommodation expenses (homestay or youth hostel) including meal and transport costs. Please be aware that you should not carry large amounts of cash with you.
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Impact English College Level 5/620 Bourke Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia T: +613 9670 2840 F: +613 9670 2896 E: info@impactenglish.com.au acebook.com/ImpactEnglishCollege CRICOS PROVIDER NO: 02995B I M PA C T E N G L I S H C O L L E G E P T Y LT D T R A D I N G A S I M PA C T E N G L I S H C O L L E G E